Senior Accountant at Beacongate Limited

Beacongate Limited is a one stop business solution provider company offering a wide range of HR support services to organisation in the area of advisory, recruitment, training, business coaching, outsourcing and HR services. Our reputation for quality consulting services and results are outstanding as our clients are able to focus their management skills and technical resources on their core competence. We have been able to harness the power of our teams to deliver exceptional services across diverse industries such as banking, telecommunication, oil & gas, construction, hospitality and manufacturing among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Isheri, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign, and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA or CMA) will be preferred
8 - 10 years work experience
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements